College comparison

SUNY at Purchase College vs University of Southern Mississippi

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	SUNY at Purchase College Purchase, NY	University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS
Acceptance rateSUNY at Purchase College is more selective	74%	99%
SAT (25–75)	1185–1380	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	3,197	10,075
Avg net price	$18,913	$21,708
Median earnings (10 yr)SUNY at Purchase College reports higher median earnings	$45,092	$44,140
Graduation rate	63%	49%
Median debt	$21,067	$22,500
Economic mobility	—	2.1%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is SUNY at Purchase College or University of Southern Mississippi harder to get into?

SUNY at Purchase College is more selective: SUNY at Purchase College's acceptance rate is approximately 74% and University of Southern Mississippi's is approximately 99% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for SUNY at Purchase College vs University of Southern Mississippi?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1185–1380 at SUNY at Purchase College and — at University of Southern Mississippi. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.